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Early last week, the U.S. government imposed 25 per cent tariffs on all Canadian and Mexican products coming into the U.S.. However, on Thursday the U.S. granted an exception on any goods imported into the U.S. that are compliant with the free trade agreement (CUSMA). With all this going down, it was a volatile week…

Alberta fed prices continue to average in the mid $270’s/cwt. From January to February fed steers and heifer are up $8 and $7/cwt respectively. For the past decade, this is the second largest rally for fed steer and the second largest for fed heifers. Dressed sales were reported from $458-460/cwt delivered, $2/cwt lower than the…

Alberta fed prices traded softer after strengthening for the past three weeks. Prices averaged in the mid $270’s/cwt, and remained just a couple dollar shy of record high prices. The last time fed prices set an annual high in January was in 2020. From 2021-2024, annual highs have been established in June. Dressed sales were…

In Alberta last week, average fed steer and heifer prices closed the week around $276/cwt live, $1.75/cwt higher than the previous week. Fed cattle prices are $56/cwt higher than last year. Light trade was reported last week with dressed sales reported from $456.50-463.50/cwt FOB the feedlot. Cattle that traded were being scheduled anywhere from immediate…

In Alberta last week, weighted average fed steer and heifer prices closed the week around $266/cwt live, $2/cwt lower than the previous week. With historically strong fed prices, some cattle are being pulled forward and sold ahead of schedule. Inventory wise feedlots are very current as Western Canadian carcass weights are 50 lb below last…

Alberta fed prices continue to rally closing the week in the $270’s/cwt. Establishing new record highs. Dressed sales were reported from $437.00-$442.00/cwt, $2.00-$4.00/cwt stronger than the previous week. There was good competition with all three Western Canadian packers participating. Cattle that traded were scheduled anywhere from immediate to mid-February delivery. U.S. interest was noted with…

Fed steers and heifers in Alberta closed last week $3-4 higher than the previous week, averaging $256/cwt. Dressed sales were from $418-420/cwt delivered, around $2/cwt higher than the previous week. Live sales were $262-265/cwt FOB the feedlot. U.S. packer interest was noted, and trade to the U.S. was at a premium to local deals. Heading…

In Alberta last week, weighted average fed steer and heifer prices closed the week around $252/cwt live, $4.75/cwt higher than the previous week. Since the end of October, fed prices have rallied $14/cwt. Light trade was reported last week with dressed sales reported from $415.00-416.00/cwt FOB the feedlot. U.S. packer interest was supportive and light…

In Alberta, fed cattle trade last week averaged around $247/cwt, $1/cwt softer than the previous week. From their lows in late October, fed prices have rallied 3 per cent. Dressed sales were mostly at $415/cwt delivered. Cattle that traded were scheduled for the second half of December delivery. No negotiated cash sales to the U.S….